Banshee's are great quads. Typical two stroker. If you maintain it well, it shouldn't be a huge issue. The suspension isn't near as good as the newer ATVs. They are touted as one of the best ATVs for duning. If your just looking for a machine to blaze up fields, etc. The banshee will definately fit that bill. As was stated earlier, you can pull some big power out of them with rather minor mods.

(sorry for no-post in the intro forum...saw the thread and had to jump on it)

Be careful on the purchase of a 'shee...you WILL end up dumping thousands, and thousands of dollars into modifications. That two-stroke motor is so easy to put cash into, your pocketbook will be left empty in no-time . You will feel the banshee power, and you WILL love it. Amazing quad for a cheap price...many complain about the suspension being old-technology...while this is true, it is rarely a problem. They simply are not designed for the motocross track, or freestyle. However, you cannot get a better all-around quad for drag racing, trail riding, and dune riding. The power in a piped, intake, and jetted banshee is unreal with such small modifications. The power kick is amazing...being that the low-end is not all there but mid/upper range power is ALL THERE. The change from lacking to all-out hp, is a kick in the teeth.

Not a better sounding quad...as 06' being the last year Yamaha is ALLOWED to make them, many are still jumping on board. There are more than enough places to get parts on hand, and will be for years, and years to come.

Now, if your riding style is FAST straights, trail riding, and dune riding - the banshee for a cheap price is PERFECT for you. However, if you're looking for a cheap quad that will primarily be to race motocross with or jump freestyle, you may want to research a 250r.

Bottom line...banshee's are unbeatable in a drag. There are literally hundreds of banshees out there that are unreal fast. Easy to mod, and get great response from.

Good luck, on the purchase.

(Quad pictured, is a 580cc titanium chassis banshee) Not hard to become a victim to banshee fever.